Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This bowl features tender, marinated chicken thighs paired with smoky grilled corn and creamy Cotija cheese, creating a deliciously satisfying dish. Customize it with your favorite toppings, like fresh avocado or zesty jalapeños, to make it your own! Quick to prepare and bursting with fresh ingredients, this rice bowl is ideal for lunch or dinner and will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled preferred)
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup Cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional toppings: avocado, black beans, jalapeños
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thighs and let them rest in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and slice into strips.
- In another bowl, mix grilled corn with red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add lime juice for zest.
- Reheat cooked rice until warm and fluffy.
- Assemble by dividing rice into bowls; top with sliced chicken and street corn mixture. Garnish with additional Cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg